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How to Protect Your Business from Shadow AI

How to Protect Your Business from Shadow AI

by Matthew Metelsky | May 26, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity Awareness

What is Shadow AI? Shadow AI refers to the unauthorized or unmonitored use of artificial intelligence tools in workplace settings. Unlike officially sanctioned platforms, these tools often enter workflows without input from IT, compliance, or legal teams. According to...
Hackers Are Posing as IT Support on Microsoft Teams: What You Need to Know

Hackers Are Posing as IT Support on Microsoft Teams: What You Need to Know

by Third Octet | Nov 5, 2024 | Cybersecurity Awareness, Microsoft 365, Security

Recently, reports have emerged of hackers impersonating IT support on Microsoft Teams to trick users into downloading malware. This deceptive approach highlights the evolving tactics cybercriminals are using to exploit communication tools we rely on daily. At Third...
Unlocking Productivity with ChatGPT

Unlocking Productivity with ChatGPT

by Third Octet | Nov 4, 2024 | Articles/Tips, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft, Security

A Beginner’s Guide to AI for Modern Work. Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms how we approach our work, enabling us to complete tasks faster and more efficiently. At the forefront of this AI revolution is ChatGPT, a conversational AI tool from OpenAI that...
Why Your People Are Key to Stronger Cybersecurity

Why Your People Are Key to Stronger Cybersecurity

by Third Octet | Oct 22, 2024 | Articles/Tips, Cybersecurity Awareness, Security, SMB Guidance

Updated Oct 2025 When it comes to cybersecurity, technology is only part of the equation. Your people—from leadership to front-line employees—are one of your most significant defenses. But they can also be your biggest vulnerability. For small and medium-sized...
Cyber Threats SMBs Can’t Ignore—and How to Defend Against Them

Cyber Threats SMBs Can’t Ignore—and How to Defend Against Them

by Third Octet | Oct 4, 2024 | Articles/Tips, Cybersecurity Awareness, Managed IT, Security, SMB Guidance

Cyber risks are growing, but securing your business doesn’t have to be difficult. These days, cyberattacks aren’t just going after big corporations. If you’re a small or medium-sized business (SMB), you’re a prime target. In fact, 43% of cyberattacks are aimed at...
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